Star Trek: A Call to Duty
U.S.S. Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10903.08

Starring:

Ian Robinson			as	[CO] Captain Thomas T. Quchant
Julie Léger			as	[XO]	Commander Sharra Torene Telgar

…Also Starring…

Scott Knight			as 	[FCO] Commander William X. Foster
David Gibson			as	[OPS] Ensign Deva Evek
Edvin Mihhailov		as	[CTO]	Ensign Sylar Koval
Gilles Léger			as	[CEO]	Ensign Thomas Angus T`gai Silek
Cathy Knights			as         [CSO] Ensign Khethiwe Amuz
Andrew James			as	[CIV] Commander Thalev Idrani

…Guest Starring…
Arlene McIntyre		as	[NPC] Admiral Xavier
David Gibson			as	Captain Tobius Wuer
Ian Robinson			as	The Computer

		…Absent…

N/A

                        …Direction…
Arlene McIntyre      		as 	U.S.S. Tal-War – SM

SUMMARY:  The prosecutor has rendered his decision.  A shocking one at that.  Commander Quchant and Lieutenant Xavier will not be charged but the Captain will be sent to Starfleet medical for tests and such.  Commander Quchant is now in charge.

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CO Capt Wuer says:
::stood in the Tal-War ready room, watching as the last of his crated belongings are beamed away::
CO Capt Wuer says:
::takes one last look around and walks out onto the bridge::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
::standing on the bridge waiting for the captain to emerge from the RR::
CO Capt Wuer says:
::doesn't notice the XO:: Tal-War: Well seems these last few months of re-fits have done you the world of good, shame I won't get take you out....
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
CO: Do you have everything?
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: exits the lift onto the bridge ::
Adm Xavier says:
::Steps onto the bridge and looks around::
CO Capt Wuer says:
::spins around:: XO: Didn't see you there, don't mind my madness
CSO Ens Amuz says:
::is working at the Science station on the Bridge::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
CO: We're all slightly mad to do this job
CSO Ens Amuz says:
::notices the Admiral:: Aloud: Admiral on the Bridge!
CEO Ens Silek says:
::crawling in a Jeffries tub with his tool belt::
Adm Xavier says:
::Sees the two people she wants to talk to.  Hears an unfamiliar voice.::  All:  As you were.
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: grins halfheartedly at the XO's comment ::
CO Capt Wuer says:
XO: Answering your question everything belonging to me had been beamed to the star base.
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: turns and salutes the Admiral ::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
CO: Then the only thing left to transfer is command
CSO Ens Amuz says:
::returns to her duties:: Self: That was close
Adm Xavier says:
::Goes up behind the two gentlemen::  CO:  Tobius, it's time to go.  I've gotten permission for you to travel with me to Earth.  It turns out there is something I need to discuss with you anyway.
Adm Xavier says:
::Notices her nephew is conspicuously absent.::
CO Capt Wuer says:
Xavier: Interesting.....
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
CO: You have to start the process with the computer remember
CO Capt Wuer says:
XO: Well then Commander.... Computer: This is Captain Tobius Wuer, USS Tal-War, authorization Wuer Nine Zero Alpha Six Five
Adm Xavier says:
XO:  My ship departs in 20 minutes.
Adm Xavier says:
::Turns and heads off waving to the crew her goodbyes and enters the turbo lift and disappears::
Computer says:
CO: Authorization recognized
CO Capt Wuer says:
Computer: Transfer command to Commander Thomas T. Quchant....
CTO Ens Koval says:
:: on the bridge, at the tactical station ::
CO Capt Wuer says:
Xavier: I believe under the circumstances your authorization is also required
Computer says:
CO: Command transferred
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: looks on at the scene with a heavy heart ::
CO Capt Wuer says:
::walks over towards OPS:: OPS: I guess this is goodbye.
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
Computer: Recognize Quchant, Authorization Zed Zed Nine Plural Zed Alpha
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: blinks a tear away :: CO: Not goodbye Tobius, just until we meet again.
CO Capt Wuer says:
::puts out his hand and decides to go for the hug::
Computer says:
XO: Authorization recognized
CSO Ens Amuz says:
::watches the farewells with a neutral feeling:: Self: I wonder what Quchant is like as a CO... never had an engineer as a big boss before
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: hugs the CO back ::  CO:  I'll miss you Sir.  It's been an honor and a privilege.
CO Capt Wuer says:
OPS: Till we meet again then...
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: nods and smiles ::  CO:  Until then.
Adm Xavier says:
::Remembers she forgot to do something and heads back to the bridge.::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
Bridge: Attention everyone
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: snaps to attention ::
CSO Ens Amuz says:
::stiffens to attention and watches the XO::
CO Capt Wuer says:
::stands at the back of the bridge and watches::
Adm Xavier says:
::The Turbo lift stops and she steps quietly back onto the bridge and watches::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
CO: Captain Wuer.  It has been an honor Sir.  ::salutes::
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: salutes the CO as well ::
CO Capt Wuer says:
::salutes:: XO: The honor’s been all mine..... keep her well ::puts out his hand::
CSO Ens Amuz says:
::salutes and nods in respect::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
::shakes the CO's hand::
CO Capt Wuer says:
Aloud: Well good luck to you all ::walks towards the turbo lift::
CO Capt Wuer says:
Xavier: I'm ready then Admiral
Adm Xavier says:
CO:  Just give me a moment.
CO Capt Wuer says:
Xavier: Okay ::stands in the turbo lift door::
Adm Xavier says:
::Steps completely onto the bridge.::  XO:  Commander Quchant.  Front and Centre.
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: looks at the CO and Admiral ::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
::steps forward::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
Adm: Ma'am?
Adm Xavier says:
::Opens up her hand and reveals a set of pips::  XO:  Commander, by the powers invested in me I promote you to Capt.  What will happen six months down the line I don't know but I do know Command has decided you will have a ship.  The rank comes with all the privileges associated with it.
Capt Wuer says:
::wonders who Captain Quchant will pick as his XO, surveys the bridge and smiles at an officer::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
Adm: Thank you ma'am
Adm Xavier says:
CO:  You are welcome and well deserved.
CO Capt Quchant says:
Adm: Thank you.  And as my first act as CO...
CO Capt Quchant says:
OPS: Commander Telgar..  Front and center
Adm Xavier says:
All:  Again, You all have a good day.  ::Steps back to the turbo lift with Tobius::
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: blinks ::  CO:  Sir?
CO Capt Quchant says:
OPS: that means get over here Commander
Capt Wuer says:
::smiles again as the officer he smiled at walks towards the new CO::
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: walks over to the new CO ::  CO: Sorry Sir.  :: smiles sheepishly ::
CO Capt Quchant says:
OPS: With the change in command, there is a sizeable hole in the command structure on this ship.  It needs to be filled, and quickly, and efficiently.
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
CO:  Of course Sir, I'll get you a list of qualified officers ASAP.
CO Capt Quchant says:
OPS: You are hereby promoted to Executive Officer
CO Capt Quchant says:
OPS: I already had a list
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
CO:  Of course Sir, I....:: blinks ::
Ens Evek says:
::steps of the emergency turbo lift and looks towards the officer stood in the main turbo lift:: Wuer: Get out of the lift you fool...
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
CO:  Uuuummmm, Thank you Sir.
CO Capt Quchant says:
OPS: Your replacement at OPS just arrived.
Capt Wuer says:
Evek: Excuse me Ensign.
Adm Xavier says:
::Looks at Evek::  Evek:  You bucking to go to the Brig Ens?
Capt Wuer says:
Evek: Excuse me Ensign.
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: looks at the new OPS and bristles at his comment ::
CO Capt Quchant says:
::hears the comment::
CO Capt Quchant says:
XO: go to work...  ::winks::
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
CO:  Ok, I don't like him already.
Ens Evek says:
::the heavy set Cardassian walks towards the CO:: CO: Nope just report for duty as ordered
Adm Xavier says:
::Motions for Koval::  Escort the new Ens to the Brig.....with the captain’s permission of course.
CO Capt Quchant says:
::defers to the executive officer::
CO Capt Quchant says:
::whispers:: XO: sic 'em
Ens Evek says:
XO: The brig!
CSO Ens Amuz says:
::takes a step forward, hesitates and stops:: Self: Damnit Amuz, you are not CTO anymore
Capt Wuer says:
CO: I'm sure the ensign meant no harm.....
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
OPS:  Maybe some time in the brig will teach you respect.
CTO Ens Koval says:
Ens: If you would follow me please.
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::on the head::
OPS Ens Evek says:
XO: Oh I feel right at home now, just like the Cardassian militia
Adm Xavier says:
::Looks at Tobius::  CO:  What do you say Tobius?  I think it's time to go.
CTO Ens Koval says:
:: grabs Evek by his arm and escorts him to the turbo lift ::
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
OPS:  Around here, we treat superior officers with respect.  You'd do well to remember that.
Capt Wuer says:
::steps into the turbo lift shaking his head at the new officer:: Xavier: Rather them than me
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::walks onto the bridge::
CTO Ens Koval says:
Computer: Brig.
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO/XO: Congratulations, Sirs.
OPS Ens Evek says:
::follows the CTO:: CTO: Tough guy hey?

ACTION:  A Spark emits right beside Silek, burning him slightly.  A circuit blew.

XO Cmdr Telgar says:
CIV:  Thanks Thalev.  :: smiles ::
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
XO: Still think the gold suited you better ::winks::
CSO Ens Amuz says:
::wonders if she can talk now::
CTO Ens Koval says:
:: ignores the Ensign ::
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
:: chuckles ::
Capt Wuer says:
::rides in the turbo lift with Xavier:: Xavier so you said you needed to talk to me?
CTO Ens Koval says:
:: steps out of the turbo lift and onto the deck, proceeds to walk towards the brig ::
CO Capt Quchant says:
XO: He has a point...you're out of uniform
Adm Xavier says:
::Turbo lift door closes.::  Wuer:  Yeah I do but not until we get to the ship.  The topic is kind of sensitive.  ::Smiles::
OPS Ens Evek says:
CTO: Oh the silent treatment... figures
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
CO:  Ok, can we request a new OPS officer?  I think I'll be busting that one's chops all the time.  :: rolls her eyes ::
CO Capt Quchant says:
XO: You're in charge of the duty assignments
CEO Ens Silek says:
::frowns and shakes head::
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
XO/CO: I know a great OPS officer from the Scimitar that you should swap around... ::covers a grin::
CEO Ens Silek says:
::ignores the pain and attempts to fix the circuit failure::
CTO Ens Koval says:
:: arrives at the brig, pushes the OPS into a cell and motions the guard to raise the force field ::
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
:: shakes her head ::  CIV:  I wouldn't dream of it.
CO Capt Quchant says:
CIV: I know the Captain on that ship....he's a piece of work
CTO Ens Koval says:
OPS: You'll stay here until further notice.
CTO Ens Koval says:
:: heads back to the bridge ::
Capt Wuer says:
Xavier: Understood.
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: No sh...surely... Yes, He is.
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
CO:  So, how long do we let him stew before I go and have a word with him?  :: smiles ::
OPS Ens Evek says:
::sits down on the bunk:: Aloud: Well this is a start... ::grins::
CO Capt Quchant says:
XO: 20 minutes.  it'll give you time to change
CTO Ens Koval says:
:: enters the turbo lift :: Computer: Bridge.
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::sits in the spare seat::
CTO Ens Koval says:
:: exits the turbo lift and takes his place at the Tactical console ::
OPS Ens Evek says:
::looks down at the PADD still in his hands:: Self: Well may as well make use of the time
CSO Ens Amuz says:
CTO: That was quick, did you run all the way to the Brig?
CTO Ens Koval says:
Aloud: How does Starfleet Academy pass these "officers"?
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
:: nods :: CO:  Of course Sir.  :: smiles ::  If you'll excuse me then, I guess I have work to do.  :: heads for the lift ::
Station OPS says:
COM: Tal War:  Tal War come in.  New mission orders coming through.
CTO Ens Koval says:
CSO: They upgraded the turbo lifts, apparently they are 29,8% faster now.
CO Capt Quchant says:
::stands and looks at the center chair::
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::sees no OPS officer:: CO/XO: I have had some experience at OPS, perhaps I should temporarily man the station?
CO Capt Quchant says:
::goes and sits and gets it over with::
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
CIV:  Take the station Commander.
Capt Wuer says:
@::steps from the docking port onto the Star base and turns and looks through the observation window::
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
XO: Yes Ma'am. ::stands and heads over to the OPS station:: CO/XO: Incoming mission orders, Sirs-ses.
Capt Wuer says:
@Xavier: I'll miss them you know.....
CSO Ens Amuz says:
::shrugs:: CTO: Alright.... ::turns back to her station::
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
:: steps into the lift :: Computer: deck 2
CO Capt Quchant says:
CIV: On my chair's screen please
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Aye Captain. ::transfers the comm. data::
Adm Xavier says:
@Wuer:  I know, but you'll be at the helm again.  Have no fears.  ::Smiles and lets him have his moment.::  I'll be on the ship when you are ready.
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::can't remember much from the past hour; feels as if he lost an hour somewhere::
CO Capt Quchant says:
::reads the screen on the chair arm::
Capt Wuer says:
@::places his hand on the window:: Self: Good bye old friends, and Quchant you'd better look after her.... I'll return, one day I'll return
Station OPS says:
COM: CO:  We have an incident is sector 34l7.  The Borg have returned and are in the process of assimilating the Tenara II.  You are to intercept  and stop the scourge before the reach here.  Command will be sending ships out but it will be a day or two behind.
CO Capt Quchant says:
::looks at the orders::
OPS Ens Evek says:
::tries his comm. badge:: *Bridge*: Ensign Evek to the bridge, am I going to sit down here all day, surely it's not efficient use of my time
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::looks at the side of Quchant’s head, trying to catch glimpse of the mission orders::
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
:: changes her clothes and heads for the brig ::
CO Capt Quchant says:
*XO*: Get the OPS from the brig and get back up here.  Yellow alert.
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: So, err... any first contact situations coming up... Yellow alert? Sir?
CTO Ens Koval says:
CO: Yellow alert, aye. :: puts the ship on yellow alert ::
CO Capt Quchant says:
*All hands*: Prep for immediate departure.
Capt Wuer says:
@::removes his hand from the window and heads down to corridor towards his transport::
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
*CO* On my was as we speak oh Captain my Captain.  :; smiles ::
CO Capt Quchant says:
FCO: Set course to sector 3417.
CSO Ens Amuz says:
::begins to stack some long range sensor scans::
CO Capt Quchant says:
*CEO*: I want every drop of speed from the engines, and make sure our shield emitters are up to par
OPS Ens Evek says:
::hears the announcement and stands:: Security Officer: Any chance they may want their operations Chief on the bridge considering?
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
:: gets to the brig ::  OPS:  So, Ensign, I don't know what you were taught, but, from now on I expect you to be more respectful of senior officers.  Understood?
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::starts diverting necessary power for departure::
FCO Cmdr Foster says:
CO: Course laid in.
CEO Ens Silek says:
::blinks and notices the Yellow alert signal and descends quickly to Engineering::
OPS Ens Evek says:
XO: I guess, what can I say.....
CO Capt Quchant says:
*All hands*: We have new orders.  The Borg have been spotted in Sector 3417.  We are the closest Starship.  Reinforcements are being sent, and we have to hold the line until they get there
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
Self: The Borg? Damn, they want their pony back after all...
CO Capt Quchant says:
FCO: Do we have departure clearance?
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
OPS:  You can say, understood and it won't happen again.  :: motions for the Security officer to lower the force field ::
Capt Wuer says:
@::a tear forms has he steps onto the transport vessel and away from his life aboard the Tal-War maybe for ever::
FCO Cmdr Foster says:
CO: Clearance has been issued.
CO Capt Quchant says:
FCO: Let's get underway.  As soon as we are clear of Star base, maximum warp
FCO Cmdr Foster says:
::nods to the Commander and taps at his console::
OPS Ens Evek says:
XO: I understand.... chain of command is important to the Cardassians... but in the name of the prophets
CEO Ens Silek says:
::enters Engineering and verifies that all systems are in order::
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
:: motions for him to proceed her ::  OPS:  Come on Ensign, let's get to work.
OPS Ens Evek says:
::follows the XO::
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
:: heads for the bridge ::
OPS Ens Evek says:
XO: I think you may learn to appreciate my talents as an officer, even if I am a little unorthodoxies
XO Cmdr Telgar says:
OPS:  I'm certain we will come to an understanding Ensign.
OPS Ens Evek says:
XO: You know you have an interesting thermal image ::grins::

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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Tal-War
“Assignment of Blame – Part 3“
Original Air Date: 10903.08
Script Editor: Scott Knight
Executive Producer: Arlene McIntyre

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